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Orono Weekly Times, 20 Aug 1980, p. 7

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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, August 20th, 1980-7 Council approves industrial plan With the advent of the combine a good number of years ago it meant the demise of row upon row of stocked' grain throughout the countryside countryside and as well the demise of traditional threshing party when neighbours gathered to lend their hand-in the annual harvest. Many in this neighbourhood neighbourhood will recall those days with fond memories and no doubt would take a second look at the stocked grain on the farm of Jim Rutherford, east of Kirby over the past few days. It is a scene seldom seem today and especially his acres south of the barn where stocks of oats reach into the skyline. over Certainly the operation is more labour intensive than using the more modem machinery machinery but then Jim says when he is finished he has the oats in the grainery and the straw stored where he wants it. "I will however have to change one of these days," stated Jim. apother load with David Rutherford displaying his the load while neighbour Ron Forrest pitches the sheaves onto the Council at a special meeting meeting on Friday gave their approval for an industrial sub-division to be developed near Trull's Road and Baseline Baseline Road in the Courtice area. The decision on Friday was a reversal by council from Monday when council, with the exception of the Mayor, had turned down approval of the industrial subdivision. subdivision. Mayor Rickard had said there was the danger of the loss of industrial development if the proposal was turned down. At the special council meeting on Friday all voted in giving approval with the wagon and with Jim Rutherford Rutherford timing arrival and departure departure from each stook. At 1 the barn Dick Rutherford Rutherford and Bruce Bennett feed the conveyor on the way to the 'ireshing machine . placed - inside the .barn. With the machine in the barn and the straw being blown inside the arn it was impossible to take a picture of'this feature. In -speaking with David exception of Coimc. Barr who maintained his objection at this time. Council members had been concerned over the development development of a drainage retention pond that would be required and the fact that purchase of 'the land was not possible at this time and could require the Town becoming involved in expropriation. Don Smith, planning director, director, pointed out that the ownér of the industrial sub-division was willing to post a $12,000 bond for the -development of the retention pond and the purchase of land for the pond. the 75.000 to 100,000 expected at Mosport Promoters for Heatwave to be held at Mosport Park this Saturday reported midway midway through last week that 21.000 tickets had already been sold for the musical show. The concert to be held on August 23rd is expected to attract from 75,000 to 100,000. has withdrawn from concert. Eldorado earnings drop first 6 months Net earnings by Eldorado Nuclear have dropped drastically drastically oyer the past six months compared to the same period in 1979. Net earnings for the first Six month period of 1980 were $97,000 as compared to $2.720 million in the same period in 1979. Total revenues in 1980 amounted to $47.5 million slightly above $46.5 million in the same six month period in 1979. Technical problems at Bea- verlodge and the U03 refinfery at Port Hopé were cited as cause of the drop in revenue and earnings. It is said that these problems have now been corrected. Rutherford he said there was only one other farm in the area that carried out the same practice in bringing in the crop from the field. Graham Parker's Rumor, Third World and Midnight Runners are three groups taking part in Heatwave which is headlined by British Rock star, Elvis Costello. It is understood that The Clash Another successful year The Junior Agriculturalist Program is into its final * stages and it's been quite a success. The program, sponsored sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food through the provincial government's government's Experience '80 Program, has been running eight consecutive years giving giving youth from Ontario's urban areas the opportunity to gain practical farm experience. experience. The summer has passed quickly for the 22 Jr. Ag.'s in the Central Ontario Region. They have had the opportunity opportunity to learn about farming from first hand experience and develop personally by working with people and taking on responsibilities and challenges. The host farmers, too, have benefited from the program by having extra help for the busy summer months and working with enthusiastic and hard working students. I would like to thank all that participated in the program' this year. Meeting and working working with you has been very rewarding and I've learned a great deal. For those interested in participating next year, I urge you to apply early. Applications will be available to the farmers at the,Ontario Ministry pf Agriculture and Food office in your 'county and Junior Agriculturalist applications Can be obtained through the guidance office of your school. - Clerical Typist $201.98 - $227.97-Week ' { Effective Sept. 1, 1980) te quality of opportunity for employaient, . Duties : to provide typing and clericâl services for nursery superintendent and nursery staff. The successful candidate must be able to meet the .- requirements of the Civil Service Commission typing test. Should be able to provide proof of : .satisfactory clerical-typist experience in an office environment. Ability to compose correspondence from geperal instructions. Ability to deal pleasantly' and effectively with'public. ' Resumes-applications should be forwarded tb: Ontario Nursery Superintendent Ministry of Natural Resources Box 119 Orono, Ontario LOB 1M0. Sail safely through summer. Watch for overhead power lines. Ontario hydro

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